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John Deere 2955 Specs, Horsepower, Weight, Oil Capacity, Price & Review

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About John Deere 2955

The 55 utility series comprises one model, the John Deere 2955 which is a 4WD or 2WD utility tractor. From 1987 until 1992, the tractor was manufactured through John Deere company located in Mannheim Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.

The John Deere 2955 has a 5.9 L diesel engine and three transmissions: the John Deere Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS) Transmission with eight reverse and four forward gears, the Hi-Lo TSS transmission with 16 reverse and forward gears, and the TSS Creeper transmission with 12 reverse and 8 forward gears.

It was the John Deere engine in the JD 2955 utility tractor. It’s a six-cylinder 5.9 L(5,883 cubic centimeters, (359.0 cuin), naturally aspirated diesel engine, with a bore of a cylinder of 106.0 millimeters (4.17 inches) and a stroke of the piston of 110.0 millimeters (4.33 inches). its compression Ratio is 17.8:1. The highest horsepower this engine could generate could be 98.3 PS (72.3 kW; 97.0 HP).

The John Deere 2955 is outfitted with a fuel tank capacity of 121.0 liters (32.0 US gal; 26.6 Imp. gal), Roll-Gard ROPS, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, and Sound-Gard Cab (option). The John Deere 265 loader could be added to the JD 2955 utility tractor.

John Deere 2955 Price

John Deere 2955 Horsepower

John Deere 2955 engine produces a 97 hp 72.3 kW

John Deere 2955 Weight

John Deere 2955 weight is 8186 to 10845 pounds

John Deere 2955 Oil Capacity

John Deere 2955 oil capacity is 12.2 qts 11.5 L

John Deere 2955 Serial Number

1987:	600000
1988:	624800
1989:	652968
1990:	685843
1991:	718292
1992:	742062

John Deere 2955 Specs

Engine

Engine Model	John Deere CD6359D
Engine Type	4-cycle 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders	6
Displacement, cu in (L)	359 (5.88)
Engine Bore, in (mm)	4.19 (106.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm)	4.33 (110.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW)	97.0 (72.3)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm	2300
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated
Compression	17.8:1
Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System	Direct injection
Air Cleaner	Paper elements
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm)	0.014 (0.35)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm)	0.018 (0.45)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L)	32 (121.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L)	12.1 (11.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L)	18.0 (17.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts	12
Charging System	Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps	55/85

Power Take-Off

PTO Operational Type	Independent
PTO Horsepower, hp (kW)	85.0 (63.4)
PTO Speed, rpm	540/1000
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm	540/2071
PTO / Engine Speed, rpm	1000/2173

Standard Transmission

Transmission Type	Top-Shaft Synchronized (TSS)
Gearbox Type	8F/4R, partially synchronized
Number of Forwarding Gears	8
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Clutch Type	Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph)	18.5 (29.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph)	8.0 (12.9)

Optional Transmission

Transmission Type	Hi-Lo TSS
Gearbox Type	16F/8R, partial power shift
Number of Forwarding Gears	16
Number of Reverse Gears	8
Clutch Type	Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph)	18.5 (29.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph)	8.0 (12.9)

Wheels And Tires

Drive Wheels	2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration	Front steer
Steering System	Power Steering
Brakes Type	Differential hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD)	10.0×16
Rear Tire Size (2WD)	16.9×38
Front Tire Size (4WD)	13.6×28
Rear Tire Size (4WD)	18.4×38
Front Tread, in (mm)	63-83 (1600-2100)
Rear Tread, in (mm)	62.2-94.9 (1580-2410)

Hydraulics System

Hydraulic System Type	Closed center
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm)	21.0 (79.8)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L)	11.9 (45.0)
Number of Standard Remote Valves	1/3
3-Point Hitch Category	2
Draft Sensing or Lift Control	Load and depth control
Lift Capacity at pin, lb (kg)	5235 (2375)

Dimensions And Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm)	101.7 (2580)
Ground Clearance, in (mm)	22.5 (570)
Turning Radius (with Brake), in (mm)	162 (4100)
Turning Radius (w/o Brake), in (mm)	169 (4300)
Shipping Weight (2WD, ROPS), lb (kg)	8185 (3715)
Shipping Weight (4WD, ROPS), lb (kg)	8695 (3945)
Shipping Weight (2WD, Cab), lb (kg)	8810 (3995)
Shipping Weight (4WD, Cab), lb (kg)	9315 (4225)
Operating Weight, lb (kg)	10845 (4920)
Ballasted Weight, lb (kg)	11150 (5055)

Front End Loader

Loader Model	John Deere 265
Maximum Lift Height at Pin, in (mm)	157 (3980)
Clearance under Bucket Level, in (mm)	150 (3810)
Clearance with Dumped Bucket, in (mm)	123 (3120)
Reach at Maximum Height, in (mm)
Maximum Dump Angle, deg	43
Maximum Rollback Angle, deg	41
Lift Capacity to Max Height at Pin, lbs (kg)	3920 (1780)
Breakout Force at Pivot Pin, lbs (kg)	5730 (2600)
Bucket Width, in (mm)	73 (1850), 85 (2150), 97 (2460)
Loader Weight, lb (kg)	2620 (1185)

John Deere 2955 Review

The John Deere 2955 is a 2-wheel drive tractor made between 1989 and 1997. It’s equipped with a robust 6.8L turbocharged 6-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower. The 2955 features a 16-speed PowerShift transmission and a three-point hitch for attaching equipment.

This tractor is a preferred option for farmers, ranchers, contractors, and landscapers who require a dependable and powerful machine.

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John Deere 2955 Attachments

John Deere 265 Loader
Loader weight:	2619 lbs 1187 kg
Height (to pin):	157 inches 398 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:	123 inches 312 cm
Dump reach:	25.6 inches 65 cm
Clearance, level bucket:	150 inches 381 cm
Rollback angle:	43°
Breakout force (lift):	5730 lbs 2599 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):	3920 lbs 1778 kg
Bucket width:	61 inches 154 cm
	73 inches 185 cm
	85 inches 215 cm
	97 inches 246 cm

John Deere 2955 Problems

Engine Troubleshooting

Diesel will not start or is hard to start

• Clogged fuel filter element – Replace filter element
• The system doesn’t get fuel from the tank – Check the valve that shuts off the fuel
• Air in fuel lines – Bleed fuel lines
• Injectors that are dirty or broken: Check the fuel injectors and replace them if necessary.
• Fuel injection pump damage – Get a new fuel pump or fix the one you have.
• Poor engine compression – Check the cylinder block and replace any broken parts.

Engine stops during operation

• The engine hasn’t reached the right temperature. Warm up to the right temperature.
• If there is water, dirt, or air in the fuel system, you need to drain, flush, fill, and bleed it.
• Bad fuel injection? Check and make changes.
• Fuel filter plugging – Replace filter element
• Fuel injectors that are clogged: clean or replace the fuel injectors

The engine starts but immediately stops

• The timing of the fuel injection pump is off.
• The fuel filter is dirty. Clean the filter element.
• Fuel injector nozzles are damaged – Service or replace injector nozzles
• Fuel injection pump that doesn’t work – Fix or change the injection pump
• Clogged air cleaner element: Replace or fix the air cleaner element

Engine stalls at low idle speed

• Adjusting the low idle speed wrong – Change the low idle speed
• The fuel injection pump isn’t working right—rebuild it or put in a new one.
• The fuel injector nozzles are broken or dirty. Check the nozzles and replace them if necessary.
• The clearance between the valves is wrong – Valve clearance must be set correctly.

Engine overheated

• If there isn’t enough coolant in the cooling system, fill it up. Fix any leaks if you need to.
• If the cooling system appears dirty or its components is damaged clean the system or replace the damaged components.
• Not enough engine oil—Add oil to the crankcase of the engine
• Fan belt tension is unadjusted or the belt is damaged – Belt tension should be fixed or replaced.

Engine loses power

• If the fuel injectors are broken or dirty, replace them.
• Improper fuel injection pressure – Adjust to the proper pressure
• Clean air filter – Change or replace the element of the air filter
• Oil filter element clogged – Change or clean the oil filter on the engine
• Diesel engine too full—Load down the engine
• The valve clearance is wrong. Change the valve clearance.
• The low idle speed is not set right. Change the low idle speed.
• Clogged fuel hoses or pipes – Check the fuel lines and hoses.
• Poor engine compression: Valve leaks or breaks – Replace the valves

Abnormal engine noise or knocking

• The fuel injection pump’s timing is off. Check and fix the settings.
• Fuel injector nozzles fault – Service or replace injector nozzles
• Low oil level in the engine? Check the oil level and add oil as needed.
• The engine is cool – Get to the right temperature
• Failure of the crankshaft or main bearings – Worn parts need to be replaced
• Does the piston ring that is broken or worn out? Put in new piston rings.

Engine using too much oil

• Oil leaks from the outside: Bad gaskets or seals can cause this. – Fix leaks by replacing worn parts.
• Crankcase oil is too thin. You should use oil with the right thickness.
• The rings on the pistons are stuck or worn out. Put on new rings.
• The valve stems and guides are worn, so the valves need to be changed.
• Cylinder liners or pistons are scratched. Check the cylinder liners and pistons and replace them if needed.

Electrical System Troubleshooting

The battery does not charge

• The battery wiring harness doesn’t work. – Check electrical cables for problems and fix or replace them as needed.
• Battery terminals and cables that are rusty or loose – Check or tighten the cables and terminals on the battery.
• Belt damage or incorrect belt tension adjustment – Change the belt or set the belt tension correctly

Starter turns slowly

• Low battery capacity – The battery is empty, please charge it
• The battery is going down fast. Fix the charging system or get a new battery.
• Bad battery cable harness: Check the cables for problems, fix them, or get new ones.
• The battery terminals and cables are rusty or loose. Tighten or fix the terminals and cables.

The starter does not work

• Low battery capacity – The battery is empty, charge it
• Batteries that are dead or broken need to be charged or replaced.
• The starter motor not working right—The starter should be replaced
• The wiring isn’t connected right or isn’t there at all. You need to properly reconnect the wiring.

Transmission Troubleshooting

Gear hard to shift

• If the clutch fails or isn’t set up right, adjust it or replace it.
• Loose or broken gear shift linkage – Change the shift linkage or fix it.
• If the shift forks are broken or worn, you should replace them.
• The bad mechanism for shifting gears; broken parts must be replaced

Insufficient transmission fluid pressure

• Don’t have enough transmission fluid – Check the transmission fluid and add more.
• If there is one, the transmission fluid filter is blocked. Replace or clean the transmission fluid filter.
• Relief valve sticking – Change the relief valve

Transmission makes excessive noise

• Low level of transmission oil—Checking the level and adding if needed
• Transmission fluid contamination – Fill up with new transmission fluid
• The gears are worn or the backlash is wrong. Either fix the backlash or replace the gears.
• If the shift forks are worn or broken, you should change them.

Transmission oil leakage

• Gaskets or seals are damaged – Install new seals or gaskets
• The transmission housing is cracked; the housing needs to be changed.

Hydraulics Troubleshooting

Hydraulic system overheating

• Incorrect hydraulic pressure adjustments – Adjust correctly
• The main relief valve is broken or not set up right. Fix or replace the valve.
• Hydraulic oil is dirty – Need to change hydraulic oil
• Check the pump seals, suction line, and fittings if there is air in the hydraulic system.

Hydraulic oil pressure too low

• The level of hydraulic fluid is too low. Check and add more hydraulic fluid.
• Hydraulic oil filter element is clogged: Clean or replace the hydraulic oil filter element, as needed.
• Defective hydraulic pump – Check the flow rate of the pump and put in a new pump if needed.
• The hydraulic control valve isn’t set up right or is broken. Fix it or replace it.
• Hydraulic pipes are leaking. Find the leaks and fix them.

3-point hitch lifts too slowly or can’t lift

• Lack of hydraulic fluid – Add fluid to the hydraulic system
• Cold fluid in the hydraulic system? Wait until the fluid warms up.
• Dirty hydraulic oil filter – Clean or change the hydraulic filter
• The hydraulic pump is broken.
• Misaligned or broken main relief valve: Adjust or replace, as needed.
• The hydraulic spool valve block isn’t set up right or is broken. Replace or fix things right
• The hydraulic cylinder doesn’t work: Check cylinder parts for damage or wear and replace them if necessary.
• If the hydraulic suction line is damaged or loose, tighten it or get a new one.

3-point hitch lowers slowly or won’t lower

• The hydraulic control valve is broken or not set right. – Set it right or get a new one
• Broken hydraulic cylinder: Check for damage or wear on the cylinder’s parts and replace them if necessary.
• The shaft of the lift arm is worn out.
• Mechanical parts of the hitch that don’t work: Replace broken or worn hitch parts

Jerky lifting or lowering of 3-point hitch

• If there are air leaks in the hydraulic system, check the pump seals, suction line, and connections.
• Contamination of hydraulic oil—Change the oil
• Hydraulic pump failure – Check the flow of the hydraulic pump and replace it if it needs to be.
• The hydraulic spool valve is broken or not set up right: replace or set up correctly
• Faulty hydraulic cylinder: Check the parts of the cylinder for wear or damage and replace if needed.

Steering System Troubleshooting

The excessive effort to steer

• If the steering column is broken or not put together right, put it back together right or get a new one.
• Air in the steering system: Let air out of the system.
• The steering filter element is clogged – Replace the steering filter element
• The toe-in adjustment is wrong. Check the toe-in and fix it.
• Incorrect tyre pressure: Make sure the tyres are properly inflated.
• Steering pump problem: Check the hydraulic steering pump and replace it if needed.
• If the hydrostatic steering unit is broken or worn, check it and replace it as needed.
• Relief valve stuck or broken? Check the relief valve and replace it if needed.
• Low level of steering oil—Fill the steering oil
• If the steering system is leaking oil, tighten the connections of the hydraulic lines and hoses.

The steering wheel has too much free-play

• Steering column coupling or shaft that has worn out – Replace the broken part
• The hydrostatic steering unit is worn or broken. Replace or fix the steering unit, if necessary.
• The steering pump stopped working – Needs to be fixed or replaced: steering pump
• Steering linkage or tie-rod ends that are worn or don’t work right:

The tractor pulls to right or left

• Low tyre pressure – Tires need to be inflated
• Not set toe-in right – Set toe-in right
• Faulty or worn steering linkage or tie-rod ends – Change damaged part
• Hydrostatic steering unit is worn or broken – If necessary, change or fix the steering unit.
• The steering cylinder is broken. You should replace or fix the steering cylinder.
• The front hub bearings aren’t set up right or are worn out. Replace the bearings or set them upright.

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